Two suspects arrested in Western Cape for possession of abalone worth more than R500 000
Two suspects aged 36 and 40 are in trouble with the law after being found in possession of abalone worth more than R500,000.
Acting on a tip-off, police swooped on a suspicious vehicle transporting the delicacy to Franschhoek on Monday.
When they pulled the car over, they found 21 bags of abalone in the boot.
Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie: “Efforts to curb the illegal trafficking of living marine resources yielded success when members attached to the Rural Flying Squad seized 3,031 units of abalone to the value of about R525,815.”
#sapsWC Concerted efforts to eradicate the illegal trafficking of living marine resources, yielded success when members attached to the Rural Flying Squad seized 3031 units abalone to the value of about R525 815 and subsequently arrested two suspects on 18/12 on the R45-route.… pic.twitter.com/L2b9W99Iy9
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) December 19, 2023
-EWN
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